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Devotions
Pancreatitis and Kingdom Advance
I recently finished a biography of William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States. The author (Robert W. Merry) detailed McKinley’s assassination. On 6 September 1901, McKinley was shot twice in the stomach as he attended the World’s Fair in Buffalo New...
Pure Joy
This week, I was running in an area where, each Tuesday, I encounter a man, about my age, rummaging through the rubbish bins placed on the street awaiting collection. In a familiar scene, he gleans what he can, presumably for sale as scrap: plastic containers and...
Sermons
Doug Van Meter - 26 January, 2025
Sanctity of Life (Matthew 5:21–26)
According to Jesus, those who flourish are righteously related to the Father through his Son. They have a righteousness that exceeds a merely external righteousness. Jesus begins to unpack what this looks like by teaching concerning the sixth commandment. Here, we learn that honouring the sanctity of life is much deeper than not taking the life of another. We can summarise this teaching in four key ways: 1. Acknowledge Dignity (vv. 21–26) 2. Avoid Animosity (vv. 21–22) 3. Appreciate the Necessity (vv. 23–24) 4. Act with Urgency (vv. 25–26)
Scripture References: Matthew 5:21-26
From Series: "Human Flourishing: A Study of the Sermon on the Mount"
A short, devotional study of the Sermon on the Mount, which highlight human flourishing.
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The Wondrous Exchange (2 Corinthians 5:16–6:2)Doug Van Meter - 16 February, 20252 Corinthians 5:16-21 |
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Covenantal Faithfulness (Matthew 5:31–32)Anton Beetge - 9 February, 2025Matthew 5:31-32 |
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New Creation Living (2 Corinthians 5:16–6:2)Doug Van Meter - 9 February, 20252 Corinthians 5:16-21 |
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Patience in Parenting (James 4:1–3)Chap Bettis - 2 February, 2025James 4:1-3 |
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What Do You Want? (Matthew 5:27–30)Stephen Scholtz - 2 February, 2025Matthew 5:27-30 |
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Live as One in Christ (Philippians 1:27–2:4)Dan Crichton - 2 February, 2025Philippians 1:27-29 |
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Sanctity of Life (Matthew 5:21–26)Doug Van Meter - 26 January, 2025Matthew 5:21-26 |
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Gospel Motivation (2 Corinthians 5:11–15)Doug Van Meter - 26 January, 20252 Corinthians 5:11-15 |
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Radical Flourishing (Matthew 5:19–20)Doug Van Meter - 19 January, 2025Matthew 5:19-20 |
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In the Meantime (2 Corinthians 5:6–10)Doug Van Meter - 19 January, 20252 Corinthians 5:6-10 |
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Doug Van Meter - 26 January, 2025
Sanctity of Life (Matthew 5:21–26)
According to Jesus, those who flourish are righteously related to the Father through his Son. They have a righteousness that exceeds a merely external righteousness. Jesus begins to unpack what this looks like by teaching concerning the sixth commandment. Here, we learn that honouring the sanctity of life is much deeper than not taking the life of another. We can summarise this teaching in four key ways: 1. Acknowledge Dignity (vv. 21–26) 2. Avoid Animosity (vv. 21–22) 3. Appreciate the Necessity (vv. 23–24) 4. Act with Urgency (vv. 25–26)
Scripture References: Matthew 5:21-26
From Series: "Human Flourishing: A Study of the Sermon on the Mount"
A short, devotional study of the Sermon on the Mount, which highlight human flourishing.
More Messages
16 February, 2025
The Wondrous Exchange (2 Corinthians 5:16–6:2)
Doug Van Meter
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
9 February, 2025
Covenantal Faithfulness (Matthew 5:31–32)
Anton Beetge
Matthew 5:31-32
9 February, 2025
New Creation Living (2 Corinthians 5:16–6:2)
Doug Van Meter
2 Corinthians 5:16-21
2 February, 2025
What Do You Want? (Matthew 5:27–30)
Stephen Scholtz
Matthew 5:27-30
2 February, 2025
Live as One in Christ (Philippians 1:27–2:4)
Dan Crichton
Philippians 1:27-29
26 January, 2025
Sanctity of Life (Matthew 5:21–26)
Doug Van Meter
Matthew 5:21-26
26 January, 2025
Gospel Motivation (2 Corinthians 5:11–15)
Doug Van Meter
2 Corinthians 5:11-15
19 January, 2025
Radical Flourishing (Matthew 5:19–20)
Doug Van Meter
Matthew 5:19-20
19 January, 2025
In the Meantime (2 Corinthians 5:6–10)
Doug Van Meter
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
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